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The dance show’s judge has defended the diverse casting

At the beginning of every British autumn we mark the turning season with three immutable certainties: bright chilly mornings, the start of a new academic year and the launch of Strictly Come Dancing. This year sees the 20th series, with a line-up that has sparked nationwide conversations about gender, sexuality…

EastEnders star James Bye insists no one is safe on Strictly Come Dancing now after a shock dance-off between Richie Anderson and Fleur East last weekend

From Holly Willoughby in a Yolancris gown to AJ Odudu’s sparkling gold cape

Coronation Street, Emmerdale, EastEnders and Neighbours were all nominated for the National Television Awards gong, but Hollyoaks was snubbed from the category

It comes after the Italian dancer and his celebrity partner Richie Anderson made an early exit from the BBC One competition

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has no plans to quit the BBC One show after he and his celebrity partner Richie Anderson found themselves out of the competition over the weekend

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has paid tribute to Richie Anderson after the pair were eliminated

From Kelvin Fletcher to Ann Widdecombe